This page contains brief details about the drug , it's indication, dosage & administaration, mechanism of action, related brands with strength, warnings and common side effects.
Background and Date of Approval
Methylcobalamin , belongs to the medication class known as a nutritional supplement. It is used to treat and prevent vitamin B12 deficiency, such as anemia and peripheral neuropathy.
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Methylcobalamin, also known as Mecobalamin, is a coenzyme form of vitamin B12 that regulates body functions such as cell growth, blood formation, and protein synthesis.
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Methylcobalamin is used to treat and prevent vitamin B12 deficiency, such as anemia and peripheral neuropathy. Nutritional deficiencies can cause various health problems, such as weakened immunity, indigestion, skin issues, heart problems, eye problems, and impaired bone growth.
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Take Methylcobalamin in the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Remove the strip from the sachet and keep the strip on top of your tongue. It gets dissolved within a few seconds. Do not swallow or chew the strips.
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Warnings
Methylcobalamin should not be administered if you are pregnant or in labor with an undelivered baby, allergic to Methylcobalamin or its ingredients. This medicine should be given to children only when the doctor has prescribed it.
Precautions
Notify your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to get pregnant, or think you may be pregnant or breastfeeding.Inform your doctor, if you have any pre existing disease. Do not stop the medicine until your doctor advises. Patients with kidney disorders should take Methylcobalamin cautiously and inform their doctor about all the underlying medical conditions. Do not double-dose the medicine to make up for a forgotten dose. Notify your doctor if you experience any serious side effects.
Side Effects
The most common side effects of Methylcobalamin are headache, itching, swelling, nervousness, anxiousness, loss of appetite, dizziness, upset stomach, diarrhea, and constipation.
Word Of Advice
Before starting the treatment, inform your doctor about all the underlying medical conditions. Contact your doctor for more information.
Frequently Asked Question
References
- Satyanarayana U, Chakrapani U, Biochemistry, Chemical constituents of life, 4th edition, 2013, 116-165.
- Amrita Sil et al; A randomized, open labeled study comparing the serum levels of cobalamin after three doses of 500 mcg vs. a single dose methylcobalamin of 1500 mcg in patients with peripheral neuropathy; The Korean Journal of pain; [Published on 2nd July 2021]; [Accessed on 28th Sept 2023]; https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30013732
- Triantafyllos Didangelos et al; Vitamin B12 Supplementation in Diabetic Neuropathy: A 1-Year, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial; [Published on 27th January 2021]; [Accessed on 28th Sept 2023]; https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/13/2/395/pdf
Disclaimer
The drug information on this page is not a substitute for medical advice. It is meant for educational purposes only. For further details, consult your doctor about your medical condition to know if you are eligible to receive this treatment.
